gung1 mou6公墓
Jyutpinggung1 mou6
Yalegūng mouh
Definition
Public cemetery.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to government or community managed burial grounds, distinguishing them from private or family owned ancestral plots. It carries a formal and slightly detached tone, often appearing in news reports or official signage rather than casual conversation.
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go3個goExamples
They buried their ancestor in this public cemetery.
Is there anyone maintaining this public cemetery on weekdays?
Related words
Common phrases
cemetery management office
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a private family grave or a columbarium, as those have specific terms like 祖墳 or 骨灰龕. Using it for a private site sounds inaccurate and slightly disrespectful.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
